Counties, cities, and townships across Michigan are adopting sustainability goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and address climate change. Scio Township joined this effort by developing its Environmental Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (ESCAP) to guide local action. CLC Fellow Bonny Wysocki created a sustainability curriculum to serve as an engaging and accessible educational tool for Scio Township staff and elected officials. Bonny designed the curriculum to build climate literacy and a shared understanding of core sustainability concepts, the local impacts of climate change, and the Township’s specific strategies for creating a healthier, more resilient community. This training supports the implementation of the ESCAP and helps advance Scio Township’s sustainability goals. Although tailored for Scio, it can also serve as a guide for other municipalities interested in developing similar educational initiatives.

• Location: Scio Township, MI
• Project Team: Bonny Wysocki (Fellow, University of Michigan), Christopher Cheng & Jan Culberston (Mentors, Scio Township), Beth Gibbons (Technical Advisor, Washtenaw County - Resilience Office)
• Project Presentation: Slides (PDF), Video (YouTube)
• Project Deliverable: Sustainability Curriculum for Scio Township (Website)